Archive for May 2013

Day 6

Miles Rode = 282 Spent the night in Las Vegas NV

It was a light riding day. Tom had to be at the Harley dealer at 8 AM to get a new tire and oil change.

The weather was a brisk 35 degrees in Flagstaff when we got up. With very strong winds.

I  left Tom to the dealer and I headed to Las Vegas which was the closest BMW dealer. BMW Motorcycle of Las Vegas They were great I got there around 11:30 and they were able to get me right in for an oil change. They were also nice enough to wash and wax my bike. It was a little dirty, they ask if I took it off road.

They ride to Vegas was awesome, cold but awesome. The wind on US 40 was unlike anything I have ever rode though, it actually pushed you into the next lane. The views were unreal, I wish I could  take pictures that would show the scale and beauty of the mountains.

We got a room at Caesars Palace and had the buffet at the Wynn for dinner.

Day 5

Miles Rode = 455 Spending the night in Flagstaff, AZ

Was a busy day.

Started off in NM.

Rode to the 4 Conner Monument, Got to touch 4 states at once.

Crossed the Continental Divide at 7900 feet.

From there we rode through Monument Valley in UT. Rt 160 is an awesome road I would advise anyone who has the chance to drive it. The views are spectacular. Might be the best road we have been on yet.

On the way to NV, Tom H. got a flat rear tire so we learned how to plug a tire in a gas station parking lot. We both have the same repair kit the Stop N Go. To be safe we going to let it sit overnight to make sure it is holding air.